The Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra concluded formally at Nauti village in Chamoli district on Sunday. The 280 kilometres long Yatra that passed through 20 halts concluded ceremoniously with the culmination of the Bhagwat Katha started at Nauti on August 29.
A large number of devotees along with Vidhan Sabha Deputy Speaker Anusuya Prasad Maikhuri and Tourism Minister Dinesh Dhanai representing the Chief Minister Harish Rawat were among those present on the occasion.
Speaking on the occasion, Dhanai said that the CM himself was slated to attend the conclusion of the Yatra but was unable to do so.
Stating that the CM had greeted the people on the successful conclusion of the Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra, the Tourism Minister expressed hope that this event will help boost pilgrimage and tourism in the State.
The areas through which this Yatra passed will see developmental works. This event has been publicised by the State at the international level. He thanked the district administration, police, State Disaster Response Force and voluntary organisations for their assistance in this Yatra. The Vidhan Sabha Deputy Speaker expressed satisfaction at the successful conclusion of the Nanda Devi Raj Jat Yatra.